I give in

[alexgirl73]

I have admitted defeat in the matters of Teddys bottom. He has a vet appointment at 3.30pm, as although things were showing signs of improvement yesterday, today he has the runs again. To fund this vets appointment I have had to cancel my daughters birthday riding lesson on thursday and will not be able to buy her the 'fun' present I was going to get her. I have already bought her clothes and shoes but at 10 she still looks forward to toy presents. Feeling very guilty now!

[Tanya]

Im sure your daughter will understand! I bet she loves Teddy
just as much as you.

[yola]

It is horrible when such choices have to be made. However, we do have a responsibility to our animals and hopefully at 10 your daughter will understand. Maybe it can be on the basis of a special treat when funds have been replenished? Not the same as a birthday present but hopefully some consolation.

[alexgirl73]

Well, that was fun! I 'm sitting here feeling like crying right now 'cause I have no idea what to do next.

According to the vet I need to get a fecal sample sent away for Teddy and I have no idea how I am going to afford this, as I've just spent every spare penny I have on consultation fees, advocate pipettes and RC sensitivity control dry food. Oh, and the other little surprise is that the vet has no idea what sex Teddy is! That's right folks, Teddy might not be a he after all. The vet says he has abnormal genitalia and isn't 100 % but he thinks he is a she! Says we'll have to wait about another month until he/she is a bit older to find out properly. Until I can afford the sample (and he helpfully pointed out the longer I leave it the longer this will go on. REALLY! ) then he has to be treated symptomatically with the sensitive diet. At the moment I feel like finding a little dark hole and crying for a fortnight. At this time of year it's an impossability for me to find spare cash and I feel guilty for letting Teddy continue to suffer without a proper diagnosis.

Sorry for ranting on a bit, but I'm just really upset at the moment. I feel that I've been taken for a mug by the woman who gave me him and angry at the vets who take advantage of the fact people love their pets and charge too much for consultations etc. It's too late to return Teddy now, as we love him too much but I honestly wish that I had in the beginning before we became so attached.
Which probably sounds really harsh, but in my financial position this is really hard, especially when none of any of my other cats have ever needed vet attention except for vaccinations. I just never expected all this.

Ps my daughter was very understanding about it all, but I just feel that I have 2 reasons now to feel guilty!

[Sweet]

((((((hugs)))))) x

[alexgirl73]

thanks sweet, i needed that!

[Moli]

Sorry you are having such a rough time Alex, hopfully Teddy's tum will settle.....You have a good daughter there, thinking of Teddy rather than herself...."Hugs" from me too....

[Mags]

Sorry to hear you are feeling so down at the moment Alex. Do you have a PDSA near you where you could get Teddy treated ?

How nice that you have such an understanding daughter....when times are better you will be able to make it up to her. ((((Hugs))))

[EmmaG]

Alex how much is the fecal sample going to cost??

[binza]

hi Alex
dont be to hard on yourself im sure reachel understands, i know how you feel ive been in simular situation and its hard but hopefully you will be able to sort it out one way or another your doing your very best for teddy and thats all that matters theres not many like you that would perserver on, so i would think teddy loves his mum very much.
keep your chin up
tracy